Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Thursday (July 2, 2026)


A Customs officer stands next to packages of seized cannabis buds during a press conference in Gresik, East Java Province, on July 2, 2026. The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) in collaboration with Customs and the police foiled an attempt to smuggle 3.37 metric tons of cannabis buds from Thailand and apprehended 12 suspected perpetrators. - Photo: AFP

 

 

Malaysia

* Malaysia to enhance cooperation with BFA in various fields, says PM

* Five Chinese nationals injured as car plunges into ravine in Machang

* He tried to buy her silence with RM3 after raping eight-year-old girl

* Travel deals return to Johor

* Malaysia’s foreign policy will remain independent, proactive and non-aligned, says PM Anwar

* Over 400,000 diesel vehicle owners eligible for automatic subsidy, says Fuziah

* Single mum claims trial to possessing obscene material, sending nudes

* No approval for durian exports to China via land, says Agriculture Dept

* Jho Low set to get pardon from Trump, says report

* Alleged sabotage incidents won’t affect Pakatan's campaign momentum, says Fuziah

* MACC stepping up use of tech, AI to strengthen anti-corruption agenda, says Abd Halim

* Man charged with rape, physical sexual assault on sister

* High Court upholds default judgement in Saifuddin's defamation suit

* Penang not seeking special treatment, only fair revenue return, Chow tells Putrajaya

* RM10 for all-you-can-eat durian feast hosted by Melaka govt

* Sarawak balances growth and green goals with Sustainability Blueprint 2030

* Elephants in Japan zoo gain weight, adapting well, says Taiping council president

* Labuan airport operations disrupted again after suspected WWII bomb found near runway

* Lim Guan Eng, Tony Pua explain LRT3 revision

* US gives Malaysia RM1mil to restore Tugu Negara

* RM66mil wildlife crossing in Johor to be ready by Feb 2028

* 15-year-old boy found dead near Ampang Jaya surau

 

 

Singapore

* ‘Stressed’: Singapore businesses rattled by higher electricity and gas prices

* Two arrested, four others taken to hospital after alleged brawl outside Singapore nightclub

* RIP Pasha: Singapore Night Safari’s white Bengal tiger euthanised after battle with cancer

* Jail for Singaporean cop who leaked info to friend on woman who reported him

* 16-year-old among 230 under probe over scams in Singapore involving S$9mil in losses

* New heritage trail, stamps mark 200 years of Singapore’s modern legal system

* 70-year-old man dies after falling into waters off Pulau Ubin; no foul play suspected

 

 

Indonesia

* Bandung's Husein airport to start serving commercial jets in September

* Indonesia deploys water-bombing helicopters as Tangerang landfill fire persists

* Indonesia’s Aceh flogs couple for kissing in TikTok video

* Rebels in Indonesia's Papua kill American pilot, burn plane, spokesperson says

* Indonesia seizes 3.37 tonnes of cannabis buds intended for vapes

 

 

Thailand

* Thai PM Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases

* French woman charged in Perth over drug import from Thailand

* Eight Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into procession: Police

* Thai fresh durian exports to China exceed THB100bn in first half

* Thailand seizes 24.38kg heroin in parcels bound for Australia, Taiwan

 

 

Philippines

* Hong Kong-bound flight delayed due to security concern

* President Marcos: Philippines’ upper-middle-income status validates economic policies

 

 

Vietnam

* Bonuses for more babies

* Piracy ring in Vietnam accused of hosting 26,000 illegal movies

* Vietnam and Philippines raised to upper-middle income status

* Papal envoy presides over first Vietnam beatification rite

 

 

Myanmar

* Hlaing steps up Asean diplomacy with a visit to Laos

* Five years on, over 100,000 dead

* Searching for Suu Kyi in Myanmar's capital of confusion

 

 

Cambodia

* Cambodia drug arrests fall as seizures rise in H1 2026

* Cambodia's Hun Sen says ‘football geopolitics’ shifting as smaller nations challenge global powers

 

 

Laos

* Lao agriculture ministry to replenish fish stocks in rivers, lakes

* Thai businessman jailed for life in Laos hydropower corruption case

 

 

Brunei

* Two men sentenced in Brunei customs offence case

* Australia’s Business Champion visits Brunei to strengthen economic, education ties

 

 

Aseanplus

* PM Anwar apologises to Iran for missing Khamenei's funeral, farewell ceremonies

* Anwar sends congrats to Xi Jinping on anniversary of China's ruling party

* Asean centrality key to engaging Myanmar and regional peace, says Anwar

* Row deepens as Islamabad warns New Delhi over water treaty dispute

* Islamabad warns Taliban over attempted drone attack

* Parliament passes Bill to curb gambling, online betting

* Experts warn of dengue spike as outbreak spreads

* Roof collapse kills 14 kids

* Poor rain forecast follows driest June in 125 years

* Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robots

* Ringgit opens slightly firmer against greenback as US rate concerns ease

* Fan Bingbing called “warm-hearted queen” after caring gestures at Bangkok brand event

* FBM KLCI edges higher on bargain hunting despite Wall Street weakness

* FBM KLCI set for cautious recovery in 3Q26 on seasonal strength, small-cap outperformance

* Chinese firm sells hyper-real, 'always loyal' humanoid robots

* ‘Our sea is gone’: South Korean traditional female divers seek answers, compensation

* Emerging Asia bonds draw global funds despite Fed hike fears

* K-pop star Cha Eun-woo baptised as Catholic during military, takes name ‘John the Apostle’

* India, M'sia vow to expand military training and maritime security ties

* Malaysia’s position and influence as trading nation a trademark of economic diplomacy

* South Korean shops turn to robots, self-service to escape labour woes

* FBM KLCI edges higher at midday on banking gains

* Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones

* Ferrari owner in China sues ‘unapologetic’ parents whose kids scratched US$530,000 supercar

* Singapore's DBS, Samsung Securities plan Asia wealth management tie-up

* India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals, and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks

* India's capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months

* Pilot who hit Beijing tower wrote about ending life: Chinese govt

* Ringgit closes higher against US dollar, regional currencies

* Ketan Agarwal murder: Accused Siya Goyal, her boyfriend Chetan rehearsed cliff-push, say investigators

* Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge

* HK star Lawrence Ng sells image rights for AI film, gets paid without having to act

* Seven workers crushed to death at stone quarry in Southern India

* Malaysia assures Belgium that South China Sea will remain open

 

 

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